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Disney+ Missed the Mark With Weird GOAT Ad Starring Awkwafina Instead of Celebrating Its Black Programming
As the actress/comedian finds herself once again caught in blaccent controversy, the ill-timed ad receives well-deserved criticism.
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Brandy Pays Homage to Whitney Houston During the National Anthem at NFC Championship Game
Many online were quick to point out the similarities between the two stars’ performances during Sunday’s game.
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Antonio Brown Suspended by NFL Again
Tampa Bay star allegedly misled the league about vax status
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Sarah Dash, Co-Founder of Labelle, Dead at 76
The singer, songwriter and actress died unexpectedly, only days after making a surprise onstage appearance with former bandmate Patti LaBelle.
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Chandler Jones Had His Way, Rookie Quarterbacks Came Out to Play and Other Takeaways From Week 1 of the NFL
In case you missed the memo, the NFL is officially back outside.
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Queer Spaces and Faces: A New Media Collection Seeks to Make LGBTQIA+ Lives More Visible
On Monday, we celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a day launched to confront the biases, fear and outright hatred that threaten LGBTQIA+ lives and civil (and human) rights. While at The Root, we believe equality should just be common sense, we also know the part that increased representation can play in…
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28 Days of Album Cover Blackness With VSB, Day 12: Diana Ross' Diana (1980)
You know this album. I know this album. Your neighbor knows this album. Everybody knows this album by the Queen of Motown, Diana Ross, simply titled diana. Even if you can’t tell me what songs are on this album title, if you love Black music, I’m about 100 percent sure you know this cover. Everybody’s…